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Shawm

Description:

A shawm is a musical instrument of the woodwind family, resembling a primitive oboe. It is characterized by a conical bore and a double reed mouthpiece.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A musical instrument of the oboe family, typically made of a wooden tube with finger holes and a conical bore, played by blowing directly into a double reed mouthpiece.

Example sentence: The sound of the shawm echoed through the ancient castle.

Sense 2:

Noun: A traditional wind instrument used in Asian and Middle Eastern music.

Example sentence: The exotic melodies of the shawm filled the air at the cultural festival.

Sense 3:

Verb: To play a shawm or a similar woodwind instrument.

Example sentence: The skilled musician shawmed beautifully during the concert.

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